‘I love my job, but I used to go home crying knowing that I would be made redundant’
Benefit brow expert, Elle Applegarth, 21, tells us what shaping eyebrows means to her and how the pandemic is threatening her job. Elle Applegarth had just got back home in Washington after a day at work right after the non-essential shops
The Bridges explains their difficulties around Covid-19 after recent re-opening
Fashion North’s Anna Oxborough talks to the Bridges about their recent re-opening and the difficulties they have faced around Covid19. The Bridges has opened its doors once again after the month long lockdown that was implemented on November 5. The lockdown
How has Coronavirus affected Charity shops and how can you help them during this difficult time?
This year has been a little bit tough for everyone. The difficult times are leaving independent businesses and shops and its employees struggling, a lot of them lost their jobs or have to do their jobs on a part-time basis
Sunderland businesses announce collaboration to help environment by giving old furniture new life
Two independent Sunderland businesses, Harrison and Brown and Andyman Upcycling, have announced the launch of their collaboration to cut down on the amount of wasted furniture. Mandy Brown, owner of Harrison and Brown, sells new furniture and contacted Andy Buddin, owner
How to perfect nail art in lockdown with exclusive tips from Sunderland nail technician
Nail art is one of the most expressive, experimental, and exciting facets of the beauty world. The latest beauty trend we love at Fashion North is 'barely there' nails. This includes delicate brushstrokes that could easily be mistaken as a
Emeli Sandé launches fashion collection: our edit
Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé has many strings to her bow. She has a MBE and is also the chancellor of the University of Sunderland, home of Fashion North! Now, to celebrate the release of her latest single ‘More of
Inside the Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale at Northumbria University
Fashion North visits Northumbria University for an inside look at the Headlock Vintage Clothes Sale. Every year, Headlock Vintage partner with local universities to host their vintage clothes sale providing 90s style clothing gems from big brand names including Adidas, Tommy
Day of the Girl: what makes you feel confident?
#DayOfTheGirl is a national holiday that focuses on empowering girls and women around their human rights. Photo credit: Fashion North International Day Of The Girl exists to recognise the unique challenges girls face all over the world. We, as a global society,
Is Covid killing the wedding dress? Don’t tell the brides!
Coronavirus: it's carving a tragic path through the whole of humanity right now. And, as Sam Boal has been discovering, it's also carving a devastating swathe through the wedding shop sector. So, are the days of the wedding dress numbered
The fashion-forward faces of Sunderland
Face masks have become an essential factor in our daily outfits. Now, it’s time to ditch the disposables and showcase our own style and personality, while still keeping ourselves and others safe. Fashion North took to Sunderland’s city centre to seek
Sam Fender X Barbour: Get the look for less for men in your life
North Shields singer and songwriter Sam Fender has teamed with Barbour International founded over the River Tyne in South Shields. The collaboration was announced via a video showing the 26-year-old Brit Award winner’s life, and the steps he took to achieve
7 Places to Brunch in the North East and what to wear to them
Goodbye nights out, hello brunches! New government rules have come into play that require all bars, pubs and restaurants in England to close by 10pm. Gone are late nights out with friends enjoying a cocktail but we now enter a world